Danelectro Vintage 12STR Gloss Black
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A Retro-Style 12-String Electric Designed for Chord Playing
With its Shorthorn double cutaway shape and Black Gloss finish, this guitar fits within the aesthetic of "vintage" instruments that have marked pop and rock music. The idea is clear: to offer a 12-string electric guitar with a bold design, capable of delivering an instantly recognizable texture in a mix, while remaining easy to adjust and use thanks to straightforward electronics.
Who Is It For, and What Styles?
This 12-string is aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists looking for a complementary tone to a classic 6-string, but it can also suit a motivated beginner ready to master the specific tension and feel of 12-string playing. It excels in pop, rock, indie, jangle, folk rock, and all parts involving arpeggios or big open chords where more width and brightness are desired without adding effects.
Sound Characteristics
The main sonic asset comes from the combination of 12 strings and Lipstick pickups. The doubled strings create a natural shimmering effect: attacks are richer, arpeggios gain depth, and chords fill the space with a very musical "brightness." The two Lipstick pickups provide a clear, precise, and slightly biting character, ideal for maintaining clarity even on complex voicings. The 3-position selector switch allows choosing a sharper sound in the bridge position, a rounder tone in the neck position, or a balanced blend of both for a wide and sparkling output. The tone control helps soften the highs if needed, useful for adapting the guitar to an already bright amp or a very aggressive pick attack.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
For maintenance and tuning stability, plan on a set of 12-string electric guitar strings (standard 12-string format) as well as a set of picks suited to your playing style. A strap with standard ends is also suitable for standing play.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | SS | Body | Poplar |
| Category | Hollow body | Bridge / tailpiece | Fixed |
| Left handed | No | Electronics | Passive |
| Strings | Steel | Color | Black |
| Nbr of strings | 12 | Finishing | Glossy |
| Fingerboard | Pau Ferro | Hardware | Chromed |
| Nbrs of frets | 21 | ||
| Type | 12-string electric guitar | Number of frets | 21 |
| Shape | Shorthorn | Bridge | adjustable |
| Cutaway | double cutaway | Pickups | 2 Lipstick pickups |
| Binding | "S" profile | Controls | volume, tone |
| Finish | Black Gloss | Selector | 3-position switch |
| Scale length | 25" / 635 mm | Configuration | 12 strings |
Questions frequently asked
Does the Danelectro Vintage 12STR Gloss Black suit pop-rock arpeggios?
The doubled 12 strings provide a natural shimmer that enriches arpeggios and open chords. The two Lipstick pickups maintain clarity on complex voicings, with a clear and slightly biting attack.
What pickup configurations does this 12-string guitar offer?
The SS configuration combines two Lipstick pickups and a 3-position selector switch. The bridge position delivers a sharper tone, the neck position offers more warmth, while the middle position blends both pickups.
Is the bridge suitable for setting up a 12-string guitar?
The fixed bridge is adjustable, allowing the instrument to be set up properly. The 25-inch (635 mm) scale length contributes to the playing feel of this 12-string electric guitar.
What strings should be used on this model?
A set of standard 12-string electric guitar strings is recommended. This guitar comes equipped with 12 steel strings.
What is the finish and shape of the Danelectro Vintage 12STR Gloss Black?
The poplar body features the Shorthorn double-cutaway shape, with an S-profiled rim. The gloss black finish is complemented by chrome hardware. The fingerboard is made of Pau Ferro and has 21 frets.
